Frank Smith (Florida settler) facts for kids

Frank Smith was an important person in early Florida history. He was a member of the Florida House of Representatives and also worked as the Clerk of the Court for Brevard County. He helped settle new areas and ran a store and post office in Fort Pierce.

Frank Smith: A Florida Pioneer

Frank Smith played a key role in the development of Florida after the American Civil War. He was not just a politician but also a businessman and one of the first people to settle in certain areas.

Serving in Government

Frank Smith was elected to the Florida House of Representatives. This is a group of elected officials who make laws for the state of Florida. He served in this role during 1869 and 1870.

He also worked as the Clerk of the Court for Brevard County. A Clerk of the Court helps manage official records and court cases. This job was very important for keeping things organized in the growing county.

A Pioneer Settler

Frank Smith was one of the first people to settle in the area that would become Micco, Florida. He moved there in 1877. Being a "first settler" meant he helped build the very first homes and businesses in a new place.

He also ran a store and a post office in Fort Pierce. At that time, Fort Pierce was a very small and remote place. It was the only settlement for about 37 miles north of Jupiter. This shows how isolated these early communities were.

Smith's home was near the old Indian River Inlet. His presence there makes many historians believe that the area around Fort Pierce, sometimes called Susannah, was the first main town, or "county seat," for Brevard County. A county seat is the main city where the county government is located.